Frank Underwood, Breivik movie, Errol Morris: Current Entertainment news round-up

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.

Frank Underwood dead in final season of 'House of Cards'

Frank Underwood is officially dead, according to a trailer for political series "House of Cards," which returns to television in November without lead actor Kevin Spacey. The trailer, released by Netflix on Wednesday, shows Robin Wright, who plays Spacey's screen wife Claire, standing by Frank Underwood's grave and delivering a few emotionless words.

Breivik movie shows restraint but will 'shock and disturb': Greengrass

"22 July" is not about Anders Behring Breivik's murder spree on that day in Norway in 2011: "It's a film about what happened afterwards," director Paul Greengrass said on Wednesday ahead of the film's world premiere. But Greengrass, renowned for visceral action sequences in films such as hostage drama "Captain Phillips" and the Jason Bourne series, does not shy away from putting the terror explicitly on screen.

We need to talk about Steve: Bannon documentarist defends 'softball' interview

When documentary filmmaker Errol Morris asks Steve Bannon if he ever feels like Lucifer, the fallen angel who decided it's "better to reign in Hell", the former Donald Trump aide is delighted and finishes the quote from Milton's "Paradise Lost" himself: "than serve in Heaven!" "American Dharma", Morris's extended interview with the alt-right cheerleader, had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, with some critics saying it gave Bannon, who prides himself on his skill in manipulating the media, an easy ride.

Roy Moore sues Sacha Baron Cohen, Showtime, CBS in $95 million defamation case

Roy Moore, the former U.S. Senate candidate from Alabama, on Wednesday filed a $95 million defamation lawsuit against Sacha Baron Cohen, claiming he was duped into appearing on the British comedian's Showtime series "Who Is America?" and falsely portrayed as a sex offender. Moore, a Republican and former chief justice of Alabama's Supreme Court, also sued Showtime and its parent CBS Corp for defamation, and accused all three defendants of fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

'Star Wars' producer Kennedy, Cicely Tyson to get lifetime awards

"Star Wars" producer Kathleen Kennedy and veteran actress Cicely Tyson will receive honorary awards this year, recognizing their lifetime achievements in the movie industry, the Motion Picture Academy said on Wednesday. Kennedy, who will be honored with her producer husband Frank Marshall, will be the first woman to receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award that is given to film producers annually for their body of work.

Cranberries singer O'Riordan drowned due to alcohol intoxication: inquest

A coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death on Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of Irish rock group The Cranberries, after hearing on Thursday she had died by drowning due to alcohol intoxication, media reported. The 46-year-old singer was found submerged in the bathtub in her London hotel room in January after drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, expert witnesses told Westminster Coroner's Court, Ireland's RTE television and Britain's Sky News reported.

'Effortlessly chic' Meghan Markle named People's best dressed woman

Meghan Markle was named the best dressed woman of 2018 by People magazine on Wednesday in a rare accolade for royalty by the celebrity publication. Markle, 37, who became the Duchess of Sussex when she married Britain's Prince Harry in May, topped People's annual list ahead of Hollywood actresses including Cate Blanchett and Sandra Bullock, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney and reality star Kim Kardashian.

New Yorkers strut street style

New York City is one of the fashion capitals of the world and when it kicks off Fashion Week on September 6 stylists, buyers, fashion enthusiasts and celebrities will be keen to see what has been declared "in style" for the spring and summer seasons. Off the runway, however, a different story about what is fashionable will be told on the streets of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx where vintage pieces, unique footwear and comfort are highly favored by people living in the city's boroughs.

Prince Charles and Rose McGowan winners at London GQ awards

Britain's Prince Charles and actress and anti-harassment activist Rose McGowan were among those honored at the annual GQ Men of the Year Awards on Wednesday. Charles was recognized with the Editor's Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Philanthropy, with the magazine citing his nearly 50 years of charitable work including promoting causes such as the environment, opportunities for young people and religious tolerance.

Argentine popstar Lali channels fame to play infamous murder suspect

Argentine popstar Lali Esposito has channeled her long experience of fame to play a young woman who ends up in the public eye for the wrong reasons, in "The Accused", a movie that premiered in Venice this week. Known simply as Lali to her fans, Esposito was a TV actress at age 12 before moving into pop music, and, at 26, now stars in a film competing for a Golden Lion at the Italian film festival.